Articles
Observations about intentional living, self-leadership, and the hidden patterns
shaping how we experience life, work, and relationships.
Are You Living a Life You Actually Enjoy?
You can choose the destination without following someone else’s itinerary for how to enjoy it.
Maybe I Had Freedom All Wrong
Maybe freedom isn’t having nothing you have to do. Maybe it’s having the freedom to choose what’s worth doing.
His Circus or Our Circus?
Thirty-plus years of marriage and we still have very different ideas about what needs to be kept track of. Fortunately, most of the time, it really is fine.
Do I Actually Want This—or Do I Think I’m Supposed to Want It?
Do I actually want this—or do I think I’m supposed to want it? Sometimes seeing someone else’s version of a rich, fulfilling life can make us question our own. The difference between longing and pressure can tell us a lot about what we truly want.
Don’t Confuse the Trigger With The Issue
Sometimes what we're reacting to isn't the real issue—it's just the trigger. Learning to recognize the difference has changed the way I respond to life's challenges.
The Smartest Decisions Rarely Look Impressive
Some of the smartest decisions I've ever made were the ones my ego liked the least. Looking back, they weren't steps backward—they were the bridges that moved me toward the life I wanted.